Collection
Publication
Lippencott (1952), Edition: Second Impression, 622 pages
Description
A British officer relates his activities in and eventual escape from Colditz Castle, one of the best guarded German prisoner-of-war camps.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Smiley
I loved this book as a kid in the 8th or 9th grade. It spurned me on to read a whole summer of "escape" books. I haven't looked into it since, but as I remember it is filled with real drama, ingenuity, courage.
LibraryThing member MerryMary
I actually bought this in high school during the popular run of "Hogan's Heroes." I probably thought it would be a madcap account of highjinks in POW camps! It isn't, but it is a serious and engrossing account of ingenuity and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.
LibraryThing member oldman
Two classic escape stories - the Colditz Story and Men of Colditz
LibraryThing member oldman
Written by one who was there this is is the story of escape from he "unescapable" POW camp at Colditz. I have read this more than once and still find it surprising for the peristence and courage of the participants. five stars
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Language
Original publication date
1962
Physical description
622 p.; 8.3 inches
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